{"id":910858,"date":"2026-04-22T10:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/910858\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:11:17","slug":"sanjay-bangar-tactically-very-good-why-ex-india-cricketer-backs-ishan-kishan-to-lead-srh-over-pat-cummins-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/910858\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanjay Bangar: \u2018Tactically very good\u2019: Why ex-India cricketer backs Ishan Kishan to lead SRH over Pat Cummins | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ishan-kishan.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Tactically very good\u2019: Why ex-India cricketer backs Ishan Kishan to lead SRH over Pat Cummins\" title=\"Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and coach <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/sanjay-bangar\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sanjay Bangar<\/a> has backed <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/player-profile\/ishan-kishan\/64712\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ishan Kishan<\/a> to continue as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad even after the expected return of <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/pat-cummins\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat Cummins<\/a>, citing the wicketkeeper-batter\u2019s tactical clarity and ability to control games under pressure.Cummins, who is set to rejoin the side after recovering from a stress reaction in his lower back, has missed the start of the season, with Kishan stepping in as captain for all the seven matches so far. While the Australian\u2019s return is a boost, Bangar believes continuity in leadership could serve the franchise better.   <\/p>\n<p> Watch<\/p>\n<p> Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks down SRH\u2019s masterplan | post-match pc \u201cIshan Kishan as a leader is tactically very good in terms of how he uses his bowlers. He understands which bowlers to use against which batters. It is a clear marker of how well he controls the game. He doesn\u2019t look clustered, is not hurried, and is taking the right calls on the field,\u201d Bangar said on Star Sports.  <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pat Cummins\" msid=\"130435580\" width=\"\" title=\"Pat Cummins (PTI Photo)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pat-cummins.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pat Cummins (PTI Photo)<\/p>\n<p> \u2018Continuity is key for SRH\u2019Bangar pointed to Kishan\u2019s on-field decisions, particularly his handling of spinners in the win over Delhi Capitals, as evidence of his growing leadership maturity.\u201cThe way he used his spinners against DC was impressive. All in all, I believe that even if Pat Cummins comes back, Ishan should continue captaining SRH. More often than not, having an Indian captain brings consistency. You cannot be sure about how fit a bowler of Pat Cummins&#8217; caliber will stay throughout the rest of IPL, considering the niggles he&#8217;s been dealing with,\u201d he added.Bangar stressed that stability in leadership could be crucial in the latter half of the tournament. \u201cIshan continuing with the leadership duties gives a lot of continuity to the players. That would be the way to go for Hyderabad.\u201dRegular captain Cummins is expected to return for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. 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